"Jrue is both an outstanding player and an important part of our future," Harris said. "We are very excited to keep a player of Jrue's caliber in Philadelphia and truly look forward to further building the 76ers legacy around his leadership."

Holiday averaged 13.5 points per game and 4.5 assists per game last season. In this three year career, the 22-year-old point guard out of UCLA is averaging 11.9 points per game and 5.0 assists per game.

Against the Denver Nuggets in Philadelphia’s season-opening win, Holiday had 14 points and 11 assists in the Sixers' 84-75 win.